1954 Haltemprice by-election
The Haltemprice by-election was held on 11 February 1954. It was held due to the elevation to a hereditary peerage of the incumbent Conservative MP, Richard Kidston Law. The by-election was won by the Conservative candidate, Patrick Wall.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Patrick Wall | 16,107 | 61.8 | +3.7 | |
| Labour | C. W. Bridges | 9,974 | 38.2 | -3.7 | |
| Majority | 6,133 | 23.5 | +7.3 | ||
| Turnout | 26,081 | ||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
References
- "1954 By Election Results". Archived from the original on 4 February 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
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